{"id":352,"date":"2023-03-06T10:54:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cornwellcolonial.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2023-02-09T11:22:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T11:22:16","slug":"preplanning-your-funeral-4-common-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cornwellcolonial.com\/preplanning-your-funeral-4-common-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Preplanning Your Funeral: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

As directors of funeral homes in Wilsonville, OR<\/a>., we know the importance of preplanning your arrangements and how much it can help your family when the time comes. We also understand that this can be a difficult situation for many to address. Thinking about your own death is not easy, and while it is probably something you want to avoid, if you want to take some of the burdens off of those who you leave behind, it really should be done.<\/p>\n

Making sure you work with a funeral director can help immensely in this process. They can help you work through the process to ensure everything gets taken care of and nothing gets overlooked. However, it can still be done on your own if you would rather complete it that way as long as you don\u2019t make these commonly made mistakes.<\/p>\n

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1. Forgetting to Inform Others<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s great to make plans and have everything situated, but if nobody knows but you, it doesn\u2019t really do a lot of good. Many people make their plans and never share them with others. After you have finalized your plans, make sure to inform family members or friends. Let them know what your plans are, who you made plans with, what is covered, and what, if anything, still would need to be decided.<\/p>\n

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2. Not Setting a Defined Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With funerals consisting of many factors and elements, the overall cost can rise quickly if you are not careful. Before you begin, sit down and decide on a firm budget that you feel comfortable with. When talking with funeral homes and other providers<\/a> make sure you share this budget with them so that they help you stay within that range. Knowing your budget ahead of time can save you from a lot of regrets later.<\/p>\n

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3. Not Taking the Needs of Others into Consideration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While it is true that these are arrangements for your final services, your needs are not the only ones that matter. For example, perhaps you are not really that interested in having a viewing or a wake. But have you thought about how your friends and family might feel? Maybe they would really benefit from services like this as many people find comfort in them.<\/p>\n

When making your arrangements, don\u2019t forget that, while these services are for the deceased, they are just as much for the ones who are left behind to mourn.<\/p>\n

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\"funeral4. Being Confined to What is \u201cTraditional\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When planning your services<\/a>, don\u2019t be afraid to plan what you truly want, even if may not be what is traditional. For example, if you love sunflowers and want the space to be filled with them, then so be it. If you want the music selection to include songs from Jimmy Buffet, then make it known.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the fact that what you want may not be \u201ctypical\u201d or \u201ctraditional\u201d stop you. In fact, guests may really appreciate the service being a little unconventional and full of your personality.<\/p>\n

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In Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While you can certainly make the arrangements on your own, working with a funeral home<\/a> in Wilsonville, OR. can make the process much more smooth and ensure all aspects of the planning are addressed. We are here and available to talk with you anytime about your needs so call or come by anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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